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Bug Board: Problem Solving Tool
The Bug Board is a problem solving tool that students can use to work on solving their problems without immediate adult intervention. It will ask the student to think about the nature of their problem as well as possible solutions. This is a great component to add to any conflict resolution process already being used in a classroom setting.
Students should be instructed on how to navigate the “Bug Board” and should be allowed to practice filling it out. Practice with use of I Messages should al
1st - 5th
Discipline Leadership Writing Prompts
Equipped with 13 prompts to promote leadership problem solving, this worksheet pushes students to think through a variety of scenarios. This assignment is not meant to be a punishment for a misbehavior but rather a method to redirect the attention and promote leadership, critical thinking, and help students grow. It can be implemented after a misbehavior as a method of restorative practices or proactively.
3rd - 6th
Character Education
Weekly Student Behavior Tracker
Use this to track any behavior - positive or negative. Use for multiple students or just one. Great for data meetings, IEP meetings, or problem solving meetings!
PreK - 12th
36 Multiplication Word Problem Task Cards | Differentiated Real-World Practice
Make multiplication meaningful and fun!Bring the world into your math classroom with these 36 themed word problem task cards that blend real-world math with cultural inspiration. Students will practice solving multiplication problems of varying difficulty — from 1-digit by 1-digit up to 3-digit by 3-digit — while exploring realistic, theme-based scenarios inspired by the Great Wall of China, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Liberty Bell. Each set begins with a short “Did You Know?” fact ca
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
Tier 2 Behavior Support Bundle | MTSS Tools, Checklists & Student Interventions
Support student behavior in a way that feels practical, restorative, and sustainable! This Tier 2 Behavior Support Toolkit gives school counselors, teachers, interventionists, and MTSS teams ready-to-use tools to help students build self-regulation, problem-solving, communication, and coping skills in a supportive and encouraging way. Inside this toolkit, you’ll find engaging behavior intervention resources, student reflection forms, visual supports, progress-monitoring pages, calm corner tools,
1st - 4th
Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology
EDITABLE Behavior Contingency Maps for Special Education
Unlock Positive Behavior with Contingency Maps! Support students with special needs in making informed choices with our Behavior Contingency Maps! These visual tools help kids understand cause-and-effect relationships, promoting self-awareness and positive behavior. Benefits:Builds self-awareness and problem-solving skills Encourages positive behavior and social-emotional growth Supports behavior intervention plans and IEP goals Flexible and accessible for diverse learning needs How to Use:Downl
PreK - 12th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Sticky Note Data Sheet
I LOVE sticky notes! I use them for everything in my classroom. I even grab them to record data if my data sheet isn't easy to reach. This works great but my data isn't always as organized as I would like. This handy little sheet solves that problem. Just fill out your sticky note and place it on a child's weekly data sheet. Quick sticky note data in an organized way! Amazing!
-1 Sticky Note data sheet
PreK - 12th
Rounding & Compensating A3 Poster | Mental Maths Strategy | Years 3-6 Grade 3-6
Make mental maths meaningful and engaging with this beautifully designed Rounding & Compensating poster—perfect for supporting students in developing efficient addition strategies. This boho-style anchor chart clearly breaks down the strategy step-by-step, helping students confidently understand how to round, adjust, and compensate when solving problems. What’s Included:✔ Clear step-by-step example (46 + 27) ✔ Student-friendly language: “Make it friendly, then fix it!” ✔ Visual supports to ai
1st - 8th
Mental Math, Other (Math), Place Value
67 Minute Challenge Writing Prompt
67-Minute Writing Challenge — 67th Day of School Writing Prompt 🌎 Celebrate the 67th day of school with a creative writing challenge your students will actually get excited about! In this fun, high-energy prompt, students imagine they have just 67 minutes to make the world a better place. Using their creativity, problem-solving skills, and a little Gen Alpha flair, they’ll write a story or plan about how they’d create positive change — all while having fun with the number 67! This resource
3rd - 5th
Writing
CCSS
W.5.2
, SL.5.1
, SL.5.4
Spot the Difference - Nature and Landscape
🔍 Spot the Difference – Find the 5 Differences Activity BookThis educational resource is designed to strengthen students’ visual perception and critical thinking skills through engaging and fun “Spot the Difference” activities. 🎯 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Improve visual discrimination and observation skills Develop attention to detail and concentration Practice comparing and analyzing visual information Enhance problem-solving abilities Build independent working habits 🧠 S
1st - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Library Skills, Visual Arts
Holiday STEM - Santa's Sleigh Challenge
Santa has a lot of toys to deliver! Help him build a sleigh that can hold the most weight.
This fun STEM activity will challenge students to think outside the box. They will build a "sleigh" using a piece of paper and a few classroom supplies. It will introduce the concept of thinking like an engineer to solve a problem.
This comes with a teacher guide as well as a worksheet for the students to use in class. Perfect for Holiday STEM activities!
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2nd - 4th
Engineering, Science
Squirrel Math Adventures – Fun & Educational Printable Worksheets for Kids (6-9)
Squirrel Math Adventures – Fun & Educational Printable Worksheets for Kids (Grade 3 Math Workbook: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Mixed Practice)Welcome to Squirrel Math Adventures — the most joyful and motivating math workbook your child will ever experience! This printable educational resource is designed to make learning math fun, engaging, and confidence-boosting for every young learner. Watch your students smile as they solve colorful addition, subtraction, and multiplication proble
PreK - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Creative Writing, Other (Arts)
Grade 3 IB PYP Report Card Comment Templates | Reading, Writing, Math & Inquiry
Save hours of writing time with this comprehensive Grade 3 IB PYP Report Card Comment Bank! Perfect for busy International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme teachers with this ready-to-use resource that has reflective, positive, and growth-focused comments. ✅ What’s IncludedGeneral Comments – Strong, at-level, and developing optionsReading – Fluency, comprehension, retelling, and independent readingWriting – Sentence structure, creativity, conventions, and idea organizationMath – Number co
3rd
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Writing
Artificial Intelligence Fun: An AI Unit for Elementary School
AI for Kids Activity Pack | Introduction to AI & CodingIgnite curiosity and build critical thinking skills with this complete AI activity pack designed for 4th-grade students! This resource makes complex concepts like Artificial Intelligence and coding accessible and fun. What's Included:Teacher's Guide with clear explanations of AI concepts.Hands-On Activities to explore pattern recognition, algorithms, and machine learning.Printable Worksheets including the "AI Inventor" worksheet for creative
PreK - 4th
Speaking & Listening, Visual Arts
Social Story to Promote Growth and Self Awareness
These pages will guide children in writing a personal story about something that feels hard for them right now. It might be a feeling, a fear, a challenge you’re working through, or a situation that’s been tough. Here are a few examples of possible topics: Acting before thinking (being impulsive)Telling a lieFeeling left outUsing unkind or inappropriate wordsMaking new friendsTrying something newBeing afraid of thunderstormsSolving problems or disagreementsWhen they are finished, they'll have a
PreK - 7th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Gifted & Talented Student Evaluation
Gifted & Talented Student Work Evaluation Tool (Google Form)Assess deeper thinking—not just finished work.Looking for a meaningful way to evaluate gifted and talented students beyond right or wrong answers? This Google Form is designed to help you capture the how behind student thinking, not just the final product.This tool uses clearly defined student thinking styles commonly seen in gifted learners—making it easier to assess higher-level thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in an organize
3rd - 6th
Not Subject Specific
Intervention Strategies for Struggling Math Learners
I found an RTI "If this... then this..." document for intervention instruction for Reading or ELA but never found one for Math. I put this together after college. It's not perfect or fool proof, but it's been effective in my experiences, and it does fill the void of an "If this...then this" piece for teaching math and doing RTI.
Interventions include strategies for the following areas:
-numeracy
-fluency in math facts
-computation
-estimation
-measurement
-problem solving
-geometry
Hope yo
1st - 8th
Math
Progress Monitoring Form - Individual Student
Progress Monitoring Form - Individual Student This form is used for identifying target skills, keeping track of interventions attempted, and progress monitoring data. This sheet is used for keeping track of individual student interventions. Many teachers use multiple copies (one for each student) in a binder with my RTI student tracking form to keep all intervention date organized. This form is also a part of a larger set of forms I offer in my store. See my complete RTI Program documentation s
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Math Student Data Notebook
Student Math Data Notebook Help students track their math progress and build confidence through data, reflection, and goal setting! Do your students take math assessments but never really understand what their scores mean? This Student Math Data Notebook helps students track their progress, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate growth throughout the school year. Instead of math scores feeling random, students learn to analyze their performance, reflect on mistakes, and set goals for i
2nd - 8th
Basic Operations, Graphing, Other (Math)
Makerspace
Makerspace Task Cards
Sometimes students need ideas to get them going in a Maker Space. These 75 cards give them prompts to get started with ideas such as "Make a robot", "Make a house", "Make a puppet", and "Make a model". These cards can provide some structure as you transition students from activities that are teacher-led to ones that are student-initiated.
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1st - 4th
Early Finishers February Booklet
Use these creative and critical thinking activities to provide enrichment for those early finishers in your classroom! You can choose to use them as individual sheets, or combine them and use the booklet cover.
Includes:
Cover (in case you want to make student packets)
Robot Bookmarks
Cupcake Categories
Conversation Hearts
Design a Stamp
Robot Advertisements
Robot X-Rays
Color Me Fun
Love Notes
Post Office
Postcard Appreciation
Word Ladders
Copy the Designs
Create Your Own Designs
Secret Code
2nd - 3rd
Behavior Refocus Plan behavior form IB PYP Inquiry
Sometimes kids just need to reflect on their behavior to make it positive again. This form (3 different versions) allows them the ability to think about their actions and their consequences. Complete with note to parents about turning the sheet back the next day and additional steps taken by the teacher before the form was completed, this is a great tool for holding students accountable for their own behavior. :) Good for documenting parent/teacher contact for administrators, too!
K - 8th
Growth Mindset Reflection Sticky Notes | Student Self Reflection & Goal Setting
There is so much power behind growth mindset and helping your students overcome obstacles, but what does this look like in your classroom daily? How can you make sure your students are reflecting and going deeper in this area? The Growth Mindset: Reflection Sticky Notes are an excellent way to give your students ample amounts of opportunities to learn how to help their brain muscles and overcome challenges and obstacles in their path. Included in this product are 12 different growth mindset r
1st - 4th
For All Subjects
Teacher checklist - Is my student bright, gifted, or studious?
There are three checklists in this PDF that teachers, home schoolers, parents, administrators, or professors in education courses can use.
Many times gifted learners are overlooked because they don't present the outward signs of "a good student." This checklist can be used during professional development, RTI, or gifted consideration meetings. It helps in separating behaviors to determine if a student is exhibiting characteristics of a bright learner, a gifted learner, or a studious student.
2nd - 8th
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